Virginia Has Become a Hotbed for Immigration Arrests
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Virginia Has Become a Hotbed for Immigration Arrests. Immigration arrests have accelerated in Virginia at a rate more than that of almost any other state. ➜Read More [NY Times]
ICE arrested two people at the Prince William Co. Courthouse on Tuesday, when they appeared in court for minor traffic violations. Arrests have been taking place in Chesterfield and Albemarle Virginia as well.
Volunteer with VACIR
VACIR (VA Coalition for Immigrant Rights) is compiling a list of people and groups that want to help.. ➜Sign up
Volunteer with New Virginia Majority
The NVM Solidarity Committee connects Virginia residents with citizenship or documentation privileges who want to support immigrant communities with meaningful action opportunities. ➜Sign up
Volunteer with ACLU VA
Let them know if you want to ‘court watch’ or work as a volunteer attorney.
Email the ACLU of Virginia at acluva@acluva.org.
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This is a big concern for us right now - why is Virginia the epicenter of this activity? We need to stand up and show up for each other.